The Standard-Times

May 22, 2014

PROVIDENCE—Sen. Catherine Cool Rumsey (Dist. 34—Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Richmond, West Greenwich) is among a number of state legislators who want to see greater accountability on the part of pharmaceutical companies regarding consumer knowledge. On May 6, the Rhode Island Senate passed a bill appealing to the U.S. Congress to require ‘country-of-origin’ labeling on consumer drugs.

May 22, 2014

PROVIDENCE—Two local high school students have recently been recognized by Congressman James Langevin for their artistic skills and keen eye for the creative. Exeter-West Greenwich senior Eleni Giannopoulos and North Kingstown High School junior Devan Phillips were selected as top three finalists for Langevin’s 14th annual Rhode Island Second Congressional High School Art Competition.

May 22, 2014

PROVIDENCE—Hundreds gathered in front of the Rhode Island State House this past Friday evening to express their sadness at the nearly 300 schoolgirls who have been kidnapped in Nigeria. State representatives spoke alongside members of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island (NCRI), urging for the safe release of the girls, as well as for the public to help put pressure on the U.S. government to take action.

May 22, 2014

EXETER—A year or more of hard work has finally paid off for Exeter Job Corps Academy graduates this past weekend as they were deservedly handed their high school diplomas or career technical certifications. State and local representatives gathered to give encouragement and hope to the students who will now add to the next generation of business leaders.

May 22, 2014

NORTH KINGSTOWN—On Tuesday evening, the North Kingstown School Committee engaged in a lively debate regarding revisions to the district’s grading policies for academic dishonesty. School committee members expressed particular concern that students who cheat or plagiarize might have the opportunity to gain credit, not exceeding 50 percent, for a falsely submitted document, the determination for which would be made by assistant principal of Teaching and Learning Dr. Michele Humbyrd.

May 8, 2014

By

SHAUN KIRBY

NORTH KINGSTOWNâ€”This past weekend, the son of Jayne Donegan, who was recently cleared by a Third District Court judge of allowing underage drinking at a party on her property in January, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a friend. According to the police report, Jack Donegan, 18, of 251 Wilbert Way, punched a friend in the back of the head.

On May 1, the victim submitted a complaint to North Kingstown Police Department, alleging that Donegan had assaulted him while they were playing video games. He also stated in his complaint that the three boys were drinking Grey Goose vodka.

May 8, 2014

NORTH KINGSTOWNâ€”On Nov. 13, 2013, Nicholas Gershkoff was killed in a drunk driving incident. On Feb. 19, 2012, Michael Ruggieri was killed in a drunk driving incident. This past Friday evening, the families and friends of both gathered at North Kingstown Town Beach to present the realities of how drunk driving devastates the lives of many, but to also bring hope to those who have lost their loved ones.

May 8, 2014

By

LINDSAY OLIVIER

NORTH KINGSTOWN â€“ Five-year-old Jenna Cline loves pink and all things Disney, but between playing with her dolls and being a kid, sheâ€™s battling stage four renal failure.

Jenna is one of three siblings and is the daughter of North Kingstown Police Officer Scott Cline and his wife, Jamie. Soon after she was born, the family learned that Jenna was born with one kidney. Because her kidney wasnâ€™t functioning normally she was diagnosed with stage three renal failure.

May 8, 2014

By

SHAUN KIRBY

EXETERâ€”At Mondayâ€™s regular meeting, the Exeter Town Council heard a presentation from a group of residents living at the Deer Brook Condominium neighborhood off South County Trail who are fed up with the developersâ€™ inaction in furthering improving the site, particularly drainage and landscaping which have impaired residentsâ€™ properties and access on the siteâ€™s roads.

May 8, 2014

By

SHAUN KIRBY

NORTH KINGSTOWNâ€”Jayne Donegan, the North Kingstown resident who had been cleared in Third District Court for violating the townâ€™s social host ordinance, among other charges, will make a $5,000 contribution to the Amos House in Providence. Donegan originally pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a Jan. 25 underage drinking incident at her home.